New! LeedsUCU podcast: we discuss the trade unions’ meeting with the VC about the ‘white paper’ and changes to the university trans policy without proper consultation.

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New! LeedsUCU podcast: we discuss the trade unions’ meeting with the VC about the ‘white paper’ and changes to the university trans policy without proper consultation.

For your bite-size bite of branch news search 'LeedsUCU' wherever you get your podcasts*. Follow or subscribe so you get notified for new episodes. Transcripts of all episodes at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/

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We're at the University of Leeds staff benefits fair to encourage colleagues to #JoinUCU https://www.ucu.org.uk/join

The ‘white paper’ on senior management plans for the University of Leeds has been published, but what does it mean? Hear some initial thoughts from @leedsucu officers on this special edition of the LeedsUCU podcast. Links and transcript at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/leedsucu-podcast-special-initial-reactions-on-senior-managements-white-paper/

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📢 New @leedsucu podcast special out now: initial reactions on senior management’s ‘white paper’. For your bite-size bite of branch news search 'LeedsUCU' wherever you get your podcasts*. Remember to follow or subscribe so you get notified for new episodes. Transcripts of all episodes are here: https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/

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New 'branch news' episode of the @leedsucu podcast is out now! For your bite-size bite of branch news search 'LeedsUCU' wherever you get your podcasts*. Remember to follow or subscribe so you get notified for new episodes.
Transcripts of all episodes are at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/

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Picnic lunch 1245-2pm today Friday Woodhouse Moor: maps.app.goo.gl/JQE2JPZAhrYa... - look for pink hats! More socials soon

Today and tomorrow!
1. Join UCU members today 1pm outside LUU to mark Nabka day & share actions to answer call of Palestinian trade union comrades: https://www.workersinpalestine.org/the-calls-languages/english

2. Picnic lunch 1245-2pm Friday: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQE2JPZAhrYa5tfi6 - look for pink hats! More social gatherings soon!

This week:
1. Join UCU members Thursday 1pm outside LUU to mark Nabka day & share actions to answer call of Palestinian trade union comrades: https://www.workersinpalestine.org/the-calls-languages/english

2. Picnic lunch 1245-2pm Friday: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQE2JPZAhrYa5tfi6 - look for gazebo. More social gatherings soon!

Leeds UCU supports trans and non binary people's rights today and every day, and for the workplace day of action we are making badges in the Edward Boyle library. See email yesterday about other ways to get involved with motion writing for next general meeting and our Equalities Working Group.

A reminder that #LboroUCU is hosting an Open Meeting, this Friday: “The Future of Higher Education Policy in the UK” with Jeevun Sandher, MP for Loughborough. All #LboroFmaily staff are invited to join us on May 9th, 1-2pm, in U005 (Brockington Extension) or online.

See the article for more details: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/open-meeting-with-jeevun-sandher-mp-for-loughborough/

2 upcoming events (7 + 10 May):

1) 7 May Trade Unionists for Trans Rights Day of Action (tiny.cc/4evi001)

2) 10 May UCU Protect Education Now rally, London www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally — let us know your travel plans so we can liaise with Yorks & Humber regional office (some travel £ may be available)

Could you be more involved in our Leeds branch? Email about upcoming AGM (1st May 1245-2pm Zoom) arrived in your inboxes today. Learn more about possible roles here: https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/standing-for-election-to-the-ucu-committee/

Join Newcastle UCU, Brunel UCU & Dundee UCU for an online meeting to spread the resistance to the job losses in Higher Education on Thurs 20th March at 12:30pm.

More info and links to the meeting and to sign the open letter: https://ucu.lboro.ac.uk/spread-the-resistance-to-the-job-losses-in-higher-education/

Motions from today’s meeting now on our website: https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/all-posts/

New LeedsUCU podcast branch news episode out now. Branch president Jenny Rivas Perez discusses initial talks with the vice chancellor about reviewing the university's strategic plan. Search "LeedsUCU" wherever you get your podcasts. Transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/

New LeedsUCU podcast branch news episode out now. Branch president Jenny Rivas Perez discusses initial talks with the vice chancellor about reviewing the university's strategic plan. Search "LeedsUCU" wherever you get your podcasts. Transcripts at https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/about-us/podcast/

For anyone wanting to know more about how meetings work and/or how to write motions, we have a page on our website: https://www.leedsucu.org.uk/making-ucu-branch-general-meetings-work-better/